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couples counselling, couples therapy, relationship counselling, how to improve your relationship
  • April 25, 2024

What to Know About Couples Counselling

At ABRI, we get a lot of inquiries for couples counselling so we think it would be good to share an educational piece on what couples counselling is about. Couples counselling, also known as couples therapy or marriage counselling, is a form of therapy that focuses on improving the relationship between partners. This is where...
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What to Do After and In-Between Therapy Sessions, self-care after therapy, how to make the most out of therapy, what should i do before a therapy session
  • April 11, 2024

What to Do After and In-Between Therapy Sessions

Your therapist wants you to know that whether you’re considering therapy or already immersed in the process, understanding what happens after and in-between therapy sessions is crucial for your well-being journey. It’s not just about the hour you spend with your therapist; it’s about how you nurture and sustain that progress beyond the therapy room....
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normalizing discomfort in therapy, sharing difficult things with your therapist, how to tell your therapist something uncomfortable, how to tell your therapist something difficult, how to make the most out of therapy,
  • April 4, 2024

How to Tell Your Therapist Something Uncomfortable

Who else has held back from bringing up certain things in therapy and feels like they will never be able to talk about it even though they really want to? And who else has avoided therapy because they feel like it would be just too awkward and terrifying to bring up certain things? You are...
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the power of silence in therapy, awkward therapy silence, why doesn't my therapist say anything, uncomfortable silence in therapy
  • March 28, 2024

The Power of Silence in Therapy

The power of silence is often an underestimated and misunderstood phenomenon. I am sure that for many of us, the thought of sitting in a room with a therapist, surrounded by quiet, can evoke discomfort and anxiety. And for those of us who have actually experienced that long and seemingly awkward silence in therapy, how...
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how long should therapy last, how long should you be in therapy, how many therapy sessions do i need
  • March 14, 2024

How Long Should You Be In Therapy?

Have you ever wondered how long you should be in therapy for? You might have the impression that you should only be there as long as it takes to solve a specific issue. Or you might have heard of people in therapy for years and wonder why that is the case. Either way, there can...
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what to do if you had a bad therapy experience, i did not have a positive therapy experience, how to deal with a negative therapy experience, negative therapy experience
  • March 7, 2024

What to Do If You Had a Bad Therapy Experience

Sometimes the therapy experience doesn’t meet our expectations. Whether it’s a mismatch with the therapist, feeling unheard, or not seeing the progress you hoped for, a bad therapy experience can be disheartening, if not off-putting. But it’s important to know that you’re not alone, and there are steps you can take to navigate through this...
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reasons therapy might not work, why is therapy not working, is therapy for me, what to do if therapy is not working
  • February 29, 2024

Reasons Therapy Might Not Work

“Therapy isn’t for me.” Is this phrase familiar to you? We hear it all the time and we thought it was time to explore the reasons therapy might not be ‘for me’. Therapy can be empowering and greatly healing for many. However, it’s crucial to acknowledge that therapy may not always yield the expected results....
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how to choose a therapist, deciding on a therapist, which therapist should i see, how can therapy help me, how to find the right therapist
  • February 22, 2024

How to Choose A Therapist

Deciding to go to therapy can be hard. Finding the right therapist can be even harder (but not impossible!). Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time or looking to switch therapists, finding the right fit is important and necessary for a positive and effective experience. Let’s talk about what you should be on the...
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types of mental health professionals, therapists, counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists, which mental health professional should I see
  • February 15, 2024

Types of Mental Health Professionals in Malaysia

What does it mean when someone says they are seeing a therapist? What is the title of the professional that first comes to your mind? We have broadly three categories of mental health professionals in Malaysia. People often confuse the three professionals for each other but we’re here to clear that up today. We’ll throw in a...
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who can go to therapy, breaking the stigma, help seeking, who should go to therapy, looking for therapist, malaysia, kuala lumpur
  • February 8, 2024

Who can go to therapy? (Part 2)

This is a continuation from part 1 of Who can go to therapy? We also see these groups of people coming into therapy: 1. New Parents: The joy of becoming a parent is often accompanied by new challenges and adjustments. Sleepless nights, changes in roles, and the demands of caring for a newborn can contribute...
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